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Thursday, February 18, 2016

1. Family traditions create good
feelings and special moments to
remember. Enjoying this time together as a family will create positive
emotions in each member and these are the memories that will last a lifetime.

2. Family traditions give every member of the family a strong
sense of belonging. Being a part of a
family is more than living in the same home or having the same last name; it is
about relationships and family bonds. Since family traditions are something you
do together, they strengthen the bonds you have between each other.

3. Family traditions help with his/her identity. It helps to know
that you ‘belong’ when you are trying to figure out who you are, which is a
main job of the adolescent. A family that encourages a teen to be a part of it
and its traditions provides a strong foundation for teens to stand on when
they’re searching and defining their sense of self.

4. Family traditions help impart the family’s values to their
children. Showing your teen what having the ability to love is about happens
naturally when you spend quality time together – like during a traditional
family activity. You will also find more opportunities to talk to your teen
about serious issues as well as keep the conversations light when you observe a
family tradition.

5. Family traditions offer your teen a sense a security. Every day
your teen faces some very difficult issues. Knowing that she is secure and has
a family to turn to is a powerful tool to use against negative peer pressure.

A strong family has a commitment to one another and keeps
increasing in strength because of the time we spend together participating in
family traditions.